Historical Events
Event of Interest
Wild Bill Hickok reputed to have shot and killed David McCanles, possibly his first kill. Hickok later acquitted after found he acted in self defense.
Famous Birthdays
- Anton Arensky, Russian composer, born in Novgorod, Russia (d. 1906)
1861 Highlights
About July 12, 1861
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
